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A hidden walk-in safe has been converted to a one-of-a-kind hostel room in Edinburgh's Old Town. | Frommer's

Despite months of violent protests, Hong Kong is expected to be the most visited city in the world for 2019. But is it safe? | Frommer's

Because the country suffered unfair bad press, the Dominican Republic's resorts have rarely been less expensive. | Frommer's

What to buy and eat at the best holiday markets in Austria, Canada, England, Germany, Spain, and other countries around the world.

The long-abandoned retreat, which famously hosted the Fab Four in 1968, is now a rough tourist attraction in the jungle outside Rishikesh, India. If you can brave the ruins, it's a rock 'n' roll pilgrimage.

South Africa is often listed as the perfect destination for those looking for a world-class safari, but there’s so much more to this vast country than the wildlife-rich game reserves. A heady mix of ravishing coastlines, jaw-dropping scenery, outstanding cuisine and 5-star lodgings means it’s perfect not just for the safari enthusiast, but the adventurer, sun seeker, The post 21 things to do in South Africa appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog.

A room with a view is always an attractive option. A room with a view over the wild Serengeti plains is an experience. I believe in the power of a great view, and that a dumbfounded jaw drop or sharp intake of breath epitomises the spirit of safari. Peering out onto miles of uninterrupted wilderness, The post The best views in Tanzania appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog.

Costa Rica is bursting with nature and beauty – in fact it’s one of the most biodiverse corners of the globe. The small country in Central America is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit if you want guaranteed wildlife encounters of all sorts. The beauty of it is that you don’t necessarily have The post Top 10 animals to spot in Costa Rica appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog.

The concept of a luxury chalet hadn’t evolved when I started out in the ski holiday business 25 years ago. Back then, a luxury ski chalet was one that had enough hot water for the guests to bathe after a day on the slopes! and they were few and far between. The most common accommodation The post The pursuit of pleasure: a buyer’s guide to Europe’s most luxurious ski chalets in 2020 appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog.

If staring into a red-hot bubbling abyss sounds like the adventure getaway of your dreams, look no further than White Island, New Zealand. Often referred to as the world’s most accessible active volcano, White Island is a living, breathing, roaring, hissing example of Nature at its most angry… A roiling mass of geothermal activity, steaming The post Photograph of the week: Volcanic crater, White Island, New Zealand appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog.